mesic

Definitions of mesic

1. adjective

   having or characterized by moderate or a well-balanced supply of moisture
   “mesic habitats”

   synonyms:

   mesophytic

   being or growing in or adapted to a moderately moist environment

   antonyms:

   xeric

   being deficient in moisture

   hydric

   having or characterized by excessive moisture

   xerophytic

   adapted to a xeric (or dry) environment

   hydrophytic

   growing wholly or partially in water

   hygrophytic

   requiring an abundance of moisture
2. adjective

   of or pertaining to a meson
   “"the radii of the mesic orbits"- Lawrence Wilets”

   synonyms: mesonic